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Undergraduate CUR-BLW39-2021

Taxation of Business Structures

Learn how to plan tax structures for taxpayers over short and long-term periods. You’ll come to understand different business entities and how each is taxed, plus the pros and cons of each in the planning process.

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$1,812 $2,062

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. construct arguments in determining the appropriate business structure for a particular business
  2. apply relevant legislation to practical and theoretical situations
  3. demonstrate the application of Employee benefits and various financing methods
  4. explain legal and taxation implications of winding up a business.
Topics covered
    • Introduction of Entities
    • Small Business Concessions
    • Sole Traders
    • Partnerships
    • Trusts
    • Companies
    • Diverting Income
    • Financing a Business
    • Employer Costs
Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-BLW32-Introduction to Australian Tax Law and CUR-BLW38-Indirect, State and Employment Taxes ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Tax Structures.

This subject is designed to develop a basic understanding of different business entities, how each is taxed and the advantages and disadvantages of each entity as a planning vehicle. The subject focuses on students becoming able to plan tax structures that will benefit the taxpayer in both the short term and long term periods.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Project (40%)
  • Presentation (30%)
  • Essay (30%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-TAX-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Commerce Taxation

Undergraduate CUR-ATX-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Commerce Accounting and Taxation

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